Around the Campfire ASYMCA Camp (VIDEOS)

Josh and SJ got to enjoy a week of team building and fun this past week;)

Pics compliments of ASYMCA

We were able to walk with our friend Finn every morning

Last day presentations….hilarious;)

Videos

Hurricane Darby

 Where we are situated, we didn't get the grunt of the hurricane, however we got some rain, wind, and some incredble views from the shore.

Waimea Falls (VIDEOS) LARGE POST

This past weekend, we ventured out to the other side of the island and took the kids to Waimea Valley. A lot had changed since we went 12 years ago however it was still as gorgeous;) The kids really enjoyed swimming and seeing all the “jungle” around. Afterward we drove past Waimea Beach and Sunset Beach. Before heading back through Honolulu, we hit up the Dole Plantation fir some Dole Whip;)

What I am enjoying more and more as we explore is the sweet memories Jason continues to share when he was a kid living in HI. There have been many (which I need to blog about) but I wanted to share this one.

He remembers driving past one of the pineapple fields with his Dad and Uncle Bill, traffic was heavy and they were stopped. His Dad reached under the seat and grabbed a knife of some sort, gave it to Uncle Bill, and he proceeded to get two pineapples. He then got back in the car and told Jas they were “hot” pineapples. Jason remembers being confused since the pineapples were not temperature hot and having his Dad explain it to him. 

Can you find the bird?

Taken 12 years apart

It is amazing how many wonderful gifts (4) we have been given since we first came here

These smiles say it all.  We may not be a perfect family but our love for each other is perfect enough for us!

These flowers were INSANELY gorgeous!

These were the movies that were filmed in the valley

A tradition....helps prevent melt downs because we don't visit the gift shop hehe

Overview of the beaches.....Waimea Bay, Sunset, and Pipeline (all very famous for their waves and films being shot there)

A quick pit stop at the Dole Plantation for some treats

Look at the surf.....crazy big waves coming in near Waikiki